Introduction of effective skill training programs in agriculture and allied sectors is of immense necessity for paving the way to a bright future of the youths. Gujarat Vidyapith Krishi Vigyan Kendra -Valsad, Gujarat attempted to impart a vocational training on Diesel Engine repairing and maintenance for rural youth. As it offers non-farm-based earning opportunity to the local youth. The study was conducted in the three talukas viz. Kaparada, Dharampur and Pardi blocks of the Valsad district of Gujarat. Out of 60 respondents who undergone skill training 46 was purposively selected. The structured interview schedule was prepared and the responses of the ex- trainees were collected. The data collected were then analyzed through Statistical tools such as per cent, mean, standard deviation, t test etc. The calculated “t” value (0.74) based on the data was found highly significant. This indicates significant difference in knowledge before and after training. Using the skills acquired during training, respondents were able to earn additional income.

National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) is a network project of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) aiming to enhance resilience of Indian agriculture to climate change and climate vulnerability through strategic research and technology demonstration. Various climate smart technologies has been diffused amongst tribal farmers to mitigate climate changes in terms of very heavy rainfall, frequent and long dry spells, high humidity etc. The present study was thus, undertaken to assess the impact of the interventions of the climate resilient technologies introduced under the NICRA Project on farm productivity and income of the farmers. The total sample size consists of 160 farmers comprising of 80 participants farmers and 80 non-participants farmers from non-project area. The mean rice productivity of participant farmers (3315.56 kg/ha) was higher than that of the non-participant farmers (2395.32 kg/ha). The difference between the mean level of farm income of participant and non-participant farmers was Rs.37419.80. Findings, therefore, indicated that the project interventions had a significant positive impact on the farm income of the participant farmers.